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Although Martin Luther accepted the existence of purgatory early on in the reformation, having been a former Roman Catholic priest, he later rejected it. Today you would be hard pressed to find any Lutheran that still believed in the existence of a purgatory.
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Do Lutherans believe in purgatory as a part of their faith?
No, Lutherans do not believe in purgatory as a part of their faith.
What makes the Lutherans different?
Catholics believe the pope is the vicar of Christ on earth, Lutherans do not. Catholics believe they are saved by faith and good works. Lutherans believe they are saved by faith alone. Catholics believe in Purgatory, Lutherans do not.
Do Lutherans pray for the souls in purgatory?
No. In keeping with the practice of the early Church, Lutherans do not pray for the dead and do not teach a doctrine of Purgatory.
What belief is not consistent with the Lutheran church?
Purgatory and indulgences are a couple things that Lutherans don't agree with.
Do Lutherans believe in God?
Of course Lutherans believe in God! Lutherans believe in the one true God - The Triune God , Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Do Lutherans believe in predestination as part of their theological beliefs?
Yes, Lutherans believe in predestination as part of their theological beliefs.
Do Lutherans believe in Santa Claus?
Of course the Lutherans believe Jesus of Nazareth. As Lutherans are Christians, they believe Jesus was the son of God and the looked for Messiah.
Do Lutherans believe in abstinence?
Yes they do.
Do Lutherans believe in immaculate conception?
Yes
Do Lutherans baptize?
Lutherans do baptize babies, and most believe it should be done. They baptize adults as well.
Do Protestants believe in purgatory as part of their faith?
No, Protestants do not believe in purgatory as part of their faith. Purgatory is a concept in Catholicism where souls are believed to undergo purification before entering heaven, but it is not a belief held by Protestants.
Do Lutherans believe in heaven?
No, but Lutherans DO think that only those believing in Jesus will spend eternity in Heaven.
